AA tells Brits NOT to travel & warns of ‘worst case scenario’ as Storm Eowyn batters UK – check list of motorways closed
MILLIONS of Brits have been urged not to travel as Storm Eowyn hammers the UK with 114mph winds.
Drivers have been warned to only drive if absolutely necessary – and to prepare for “if the worst should happen”.
The cyclone has caused chaos for travellers, with 300 flights at airports located in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Belfast being cancelled.
Roads across the UK have been forced to close too, adding to the travel chaos.
Ahead of the closures, the travel insurer AA advised that drivers should “postpone” their journey if it isn’t absolutely necessary.
Chris Wood, a spokesperson for the insurer, said: “As the warning has risen from Amber to Red in the most northern and western areas of the UK, we urge drivers to consider whether their journey is necessary and if not postpone it.
“If you do need to travel, make sure you’re prepared for what you may encounter.
“Expect to come across fallen branches and other debris on the roads, especially in rural areas.
“Allow extra time for your journey, as it’s likely to take longer than usual.
“Pack the essentials for emergencies in case you do breakdown – warm waterproof clothing, a torch, and a flask of hot drink.
“Ensure your mobile phone is fully charged and download the AA app and what3words to help us get to you faster if the worst should happen.”
Red warnings have been active in Northern Ireland from 7am this morning, with the Met office warning of power cuts in the country.
The warning was later extended to Scotland, with both countries experiencing record-breakingly high winds.
In Northern Ireland, wind speeds as high as 114mph have been recorded.
England and Wales have both been given weather warnings too, ranging from yellow to amber depending on the region.
Full list of motorway closures on Friday 24, 2025
National Highways have released a list of motorways which will be either partially or totally closed, as a result of Storm Eowyn.
Roads with closures on January 24, 2025, include:
- M1 Southbound – closures in place
- M11 Northbound – closures in place
- M18 Southbound – closures in place
- M180 Westbound- closures in place
- M181 – Southbound – closures in place
- M2 Westbound & Eastbound – closures in place
- M20 Westbound – closures in place
- M23 Northbound & Southbound – closures in place
- M25 Clockwise & Anti-clockwise- closures in place
- M27 Westbound & Eastbound- closures in place
- M275 – Northbound – closures in place
- M3 Northbound & Southbound – closures in place
- M32 Southbound- closures in place
- M4 Eastbound & Clockwise & Westbound – closures in place
- M40 Southbound – closures in place
- M45 both directions – closures in place
- M5 Northbound & Southbound- closures in place
- M53 Northbound – closures in place
- M57 Northbound – closures in place
- M6 Northbound & Southbound – closures in place
- M60 Clockwise- closures in place
- M602 Eastbound – closures in place
- M62 Both directions – closures in place
- M621 Anti-clockwise- closures in place
- M65 Westbound- closures in place
- M67 Eastbound – closures in place